Newspapers that follow local government are accused of writing boring stories, and what could be more boring than a “meeting of the chairs?” We’re not talking about Barcaloungers and La-Z-boys, however.

This morning [Jan. 7], Town Council President Fred Chirigotis and Town Manager John Klimm were scheduled to speak to the assembled chairs of a long list of town committees including, but not limited to, the zoning board, planning board, conservation commission, recreation commission, land acquisition committee, and the various historic committees.

“This is a periodic meeting that we have to both give them updates on issues that might be relevant at the time, usually surrounding staff budget issues and the like,” Klimm said in an interview. “It’s also a great opportunity to hear from them.”

The town manager said he’s been asked to speak about budget issues in the coming fiscal year. “They’re obviously very concerned about the possibility of staff cuts,” he said of the chairs. “Obviously, they depend on the professional staff.”

Klimm said Chirigotis will speak about the role of town councilor liaisons to the committees.

These meetings can have practical results. Klimm said last year’s review of budget considerations led to a discussion about the fees the town charged. “The amount of revenue that is coming in from the regulatory process is not even close to covering the cost of the professional services,” the manager said. “This was the genesis of increases in growth management [fees] last year.”